1948. First Edition. 259 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end paper and title page. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Plates are bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.